{
  "id": 6003647,
  "title": "Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/dunkley-century-helps-england-sweep-ireland-3-0",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T16:15:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cqxve1xderro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sophia Dunkley s century proved pivotal as England secured a comprehensive 3-0 series victory over Ireland in the third and final one-day international at Worcester. Dunkley, who had already scored a century in the opening match, added 73 runs for the first wicket with Maia Bouchier, who also contributed 39. Despite Ireland's valiant effort, leg-spinner Cara Murray claimed 4-56 as Ireland managed to be all out for 177 in 44.2 overs, a seven-ball deficit to England's 291. England's run-rate never truly took off, with only seven boundaries scored after Dunkley's departure. Amy Hunter top-scored for Ireland with 39, but no Irish player managed a strike-rate above 100. Despite the disappointing finish, England maintained a strong position in the innings, showcasing their depth with seamers like Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson, who threatened to push past the 300 mark. The series concluded a summer of international cricket for England, with their next scheduled games at the Champions Trophy in February and additional matches against West Indies and Sri Lanka.",
  "summary": "Sophia Dunkley hits 119 as England end their international summer with a 114-run thrashing of Ireland at Worcester.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "England fall away after Dunkley hundred to post 291",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/england-fall-away-after-dunkley-hundred-to-post-291",
        "published": "2026-09-06T13:14:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Dunkley century helps England seal ODI series sweep over Ireland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/dunkley-century-helps-england-seal-odi-series-sweep-over-ireland",
        "published": "2026-09-06T17:09:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}